1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1956 Fiat 1100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 1100 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
